Abstract:
A multi-layer laminate containing a layer of a polypropylene material permanently bonded to an imine primed substrate is disclosed. This laminate contains a layer that is a blend of maleated high molecular weight polypropylene/low density polyethylene and a second layer that is substrate, such as nylon, that is primed with an imine primer such as polyethyleneimine.
Abstract:
Copolymers are produced when a 3,4-epoxy-1-butene monomer is copolymerized with an imidized maleic anhydride (maleimide) monomer in the presence of a free radical initiator. The copolymerization comprises both 1,2-propagation and 1,4-propagation of 3,4-epoxy-1-butene. Alternately, a maleamic acid or maleimide functionality may be introduced into a copolymer containing 3,4-epoxy-1-butene and maleic anhydride by introducing a primary amine into the reaction mixture. The structure and composition of the product copolymer are controlled by both the sequence and conditions of the reaction. Products of this invention can be cast as clear films and can also be used as reactive polymers.
Abstract:
A multiple photosensitive element array and lens system particularly adapted for use in a camera (10) for providing scene image light intensity signals for use in automatic exposure and automatic focus control. A two-dimensional photometric sensor array (30) of planar photosensitive array segments is centrally disposed on an integrated circuit substrate so that the planar segments each receive light from corresponding segments of the image focused thereon for developing first light intensity related signals in response thereto. At least one pair of linear range arrays (40, 42), each comprising a plurality of photosensitive elements, is mounted on the substrate on either side of the two-dimensional sensor array, such that the linear range arrays are separated by a baseline distance extending across the two-dimensional photometric sensor array. A lens system (20) is provided for focusing an image of a scene to be photographed upon each of the two-dimensional photometric sensor array and the linear photosensitive element range arrays. The photosensitive elements of the pair of linear photosensitive element arrays each receive light from a fractional portion of the image focused thereon and develop second light intensity related signals in response thereto. The segments of the sensor array preferably include a central segment (32), a first plurality of inner segments (34) and a second plurality of outer segments (36), wherein each segment is closely spaced and electrically insulated from adjacent segments. The photosensitive array and lens system is preferably employed in a camera having an autofocus control system for controlling the focus of a camera imaging lens based on the second light intensity related signals and an autoexposure control system for controlling the exposure of an image of the scene based on the first light intensity related signals.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a polymeric composition having improved melt strength comprising (a) a polyester containing repeat units from at least 90 mol % terephthalic acid and 90 to 100 mol % ethylene glycol, the polyester having a weight average molecular weight of 75,000-85,000, (b) a polymeric material containing at least 5 wt % polycarbonate and up to 95 wt % polyethylene terephthalate, and (c) a functional additive.
Abstract:
Provided is a novel curable liquid-crystalline polyester and curable enamel compositions containing same. Coatings obtained from these compositions possess good thermal stability, high modulus, and improved chemical resistance.
Abstract:
An electronic camera (20) operates with a small, portable computer (10) having a card interface (12, 22) of the type used for communicating with a removable memory card. The camera includes an image sensor for converting an image into an electrical signal, an A/D converter for converting the electrical signal into a digital signal, and a signal processor for interfacing the digital signal to the card interface (22), ordinarily a slot (16) receptacle, on the computer. By defining the interface to include a mechanical extender (24) that physically interconnects the camera to the card slot (16) on the computer, the camera and computer are linked in a high speed interface as a convenient, hand-held unit.
Abstract:
A stabilized photographic dispersion is prepared by adding a hydrophobic, photographically inert compound which has a logP(calc) greater than about 9 and does not solidify or gel the dispersed phase to a photographic dispersion comprising an aqueous medium and a dispersed liquid organic phase comprising a photographically useful compound which is (i) soluble in organic solvents, (ii) substantially insoluble in water, and (iii) subject to particle growth of at least 10 % of its initial particle size when maintained in said dispersion in the absence of the added photographically inert compound.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for increasing the biodegradability of C1-C10 esters of cellulose having a DS/AGU of 1.5 to 2.7 and an inherent viscosity of 0.2 to 3.0 deciliters/gram as measured at a temperature of 25 DEG C for a 0.5 g sample in 100 ml of a 60/40 parts by weight solution of phenol/tetrachloroethane comprising contacting said C1-C10 ester of cellulose with 0.1-40 % by weight of hydrophilic modifier or a hydrolysis promoter or a combination thereof. The invention also relates to shaped articles prepared by the above process.
Abstract:
An optical system operable to focus an annular beam of light onto a spot (16) comprises a paraboloidal reflector (10) with a lamp (12) at its focus, a coaxial annular convex lens (13) and a coaxial internally silvered conical mirror (15). A parallel beam of light formed by reflection by the reflector (10) of light from the lamp (12), is formed into a convergent annular beam by the lens (13) and reflected by the mirror (15) which is located between the lens (13) and its focus so that it converges to the spot (16).